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Penn's dancer series..have you seen prints?

I believe those two were in the Smithsonian show, “Beyond Beauty.” I saw it a few years ago when it came to San Diego.
 
The quality of the prints was what I have come to expect from Penn. If I recall correctly there was some blur to the subject, maybe trying to indicated motion. It could have been a longer ambient exposure combined with strobe. She had an unusual physique and I don’t think the photos were meant to be straightforward. I’ll have to go back to the book and take another look.
 
I don't understand her physique, per Penn, vs her images on her several websites. Did she change profoundly? Are those the same person? I guess I'm asking about the online photos Vs the prints.